puddle
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌdəl/

Definition & Meaning of "puddle"in English

Puddle
01

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
puddles

What is a puddle?

A puddle is a small accumulation of liquid, typically water, that forms on a surface due to rain, spilled liquids, or other sources. It is characterized by its flat shape and shallow depth, spreading across the ground or other flat surfaces. Puddles often occur in depressions or uneven areas where water can collect. They can be found on streets, sidewalks, or natural landscapes, and are formed by the pooling and stagnation of water. Puddles can vary in size, from tiny droplets to larger areas of standing water, and can have reflective properties, mirroring the surrounding environment. They are temporary in nature, as they tend to evaporate or get absorbed into the ground over time.

Examples
After the rain, a large puddle formed at the end of the driveway, making it difficult to navigate.
1.1

anything that looks like a small pool of liquid

Examples
A puddle of oil formed under the engine.
02

a mixture of clay and sand, applied wet to line ponds so that it forms a watertight layer when dry

Examples
The gardener prepared a puddle to line the fish pond.
to puddle
01

to pass urine

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
puddle
3rd person singular
puddles
Present participle
puddling
Past simple
puddled
Past participle
puddled
Examples
The child puddled while learning to use the toilet.
02

to muddle or confuse

Examples
The instructions puddled her thoughts.
03

to stir or mess around in a liquid or semi-liquid substance

Examples
The child puddled in the mud with a stick.
04

to form or create a puddle

Examples
Rain puddled on the sidewalk.
05

to work or knead a wet mixture, such as clay, mud, or concrete

Examples
The worker puddled the concrete to ensure uniform consistency.
06

to dip into wet soil or mud before planting

Examples
Farmers puddled rice seedlings before transplanting.
07

to process a metal or material using puddling techniques, such as refining, mixing, or removing impurities

Examples
The blacksmith puddled the iron to remove impurities.
08

to splash or play in a puddle or shallow water

Examples
The children puddled in the rainwater.
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